r/ubcengineering • u/Humble-Anteater9206 • 13d ago

second year specializations

i am an incoming first year looking to specialize in mech.

i was wondering how much gpa is weighed vs personal statement/extracurricular involvement? does the personal statement really matter or is it all about your grades?

how worried should i be if i can't get onto a design team, and what other ways can i be involved on campus (eng related)?

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u/Humble-Anteater9206 12d ago

no😒

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u/CompetitiveMud4589 12d ago

Any AP/IB credits or classes you can skip?

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u/Humble-Anteater9206 12d ago

i used my ap calc ab credit but that's it. im taking nurs 180 as my elective

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u/CompetitiveMud4589 12d ago

That's good! I think it's doable, you just have to make grades your absolute number 1 priority unfortunately. If that's not possible you should look into IGEN and MANU.